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6. Barty Crouch Jr.'s Mother Take His Place In Azkaban
This is the second time Barty Crouch Jr. has appeared on this list.
Barty’s life has always been a dark and heartbreaking backstory. When he was sentenced to life in prison for the torture of Frank and Alice Longbottom, Barty's mother became uncontrollable, collapsing with grief and shock that her husband was sentencing their child away to prison.
Her health was deteriorating due to her love for her son, so his mother sacrificed herself to rescue Barty Jr. out of Azkaban prison. His mother takes BCJ's place in prison using Polyjuice Potion, while Barty Crouch Sr. sneaks their son out.
Barty Jr.’s ma hoped that her sacrifice was to give her son a second chance at life, but the negative effects of Azkaban and his father’s cruelness towards him caused Barty Crouch Jr. to become psychotic and a loyal follower of Voldemort.
After taking his place in Azkaban, Barty's mother died shortly after, carefully making sure she drank the Polyjuice Potion until the very end so she was buried under her son’s name and bearing his appearance.
Unfortunately, his mother’s sacrifice was wasted as Barty Crouch Jr. would ultimately receive a Dementor’s Kiss for the crimes he committed.